Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe
This Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make dish perfect for a family dinner. Loaded with tender chicken, creamy cheeses, and flavorful seasonings, it’s a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine uncooked rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and peas and carrots if using. Stir in the cooked chicken.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 50-60 minutes until rice is tender. Uncover, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 10 more minutes until bubbly.
- Serve: Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice, adjusting baking time and liquid.
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option. Add hot sauce or green chiles for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
